Grant Soames (53) and Harry Anderson (40) top-scored in a Methley total of 146 which Brighouse overhauled for the loss of seven wickets.

Methley, who beat Premier Division East Bierley in the previous round of the Priestley Cup, bowed out with an 88-run defeat against another top-flight side Bradford and Bingley in a 30-over game on Sunday.

Steven Walton (103no) put on 130 for the first wicket with Kieran Samuels (72) and shared a second-wicket stand of 126 with Ian Jones (80) as Townville raced to 276-3 before declaring after 48.1 overs.